Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found herself on paid leave after the government shutdown ended. She suspects her outspoken criticism of the Trump administration's actions at NIH led to this decision. Norton has been vocal about the administration's impac
Cattle prices have been a hot topic lately. From 2021 to 2024, producers had a strong hold on the market. This was partly due to a lot of money being printed and some dry weather. Things got even tighter in 2025 when the government stepped in, closing the Mexican border and adding big taxes on impor
Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, had some strong words about the recent government shutdown. He said it was a mess that hurt both the airline and its customers. The problem started when the government suddenly cut flight capacity without any warning. This left Delta scrambling to figure out how to reroute
In 2008, city leaders across the U. S. got a harsh lesson. They saw what a nuclear blast could do to their home. It was a wake-up call. But did they act? Not really. Now, years later, most cities still don't have a plan. That's a big problem. The Cold War ended, but the fear of nuclear attack didn'
The U. S. government shutdown in October was a mess. It all started when the Senate said no to funding plans from both Republicans and Democrats. This was the first shutdown in six years, and it hit hard. About 67, 000 workers were sent home without pay, while another 730, 000 had to keep working wi
In a surprising move, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, is set to reveal a significant bonus for TSA agents. This bonus, amounting to $10, 000, is aimed at recognizing those who continued their duties during the recent government shutdown. The news comes from multiple administration s
The recent federal spending deal has brought a significant change for the hemp industry, especially in Texas. A last-minute addition to the bill bans hemp products with more than 0. 4 milligrams of THC, the active compound in marijuana. This move targets a loophole from the 2018 farm bill that allow
The government is back in action after a record-breaking shutdown. But don't expect everything to snap back immediately. Around 1. 4 million federal workers have been without pay for over a month. Half of them had to work without getting paid, while the other half were sent home. The good news is th
In the heart of West Virginia, a tragic story unfolded in the Rolling Thunder Mine. A miner, Steve Lipscomb, lost his life after a sudden flood trapped him underground. He was 42 years old and hailed from Elkview. Lipscomb, a foreman, was working with a team of 17 when disaster struck. The mine fill
The stock market is set to open with some big news. The government shutdown is over, but not everyone is happy. The deal to reopen the government didn't include everything Democrats wanted, like extra Obamacare money. But it did promise a vote on a health care bill they like next month. The deal als
